Markets Anxious Amid Inflation Worries, Global Tensions

Markets are fearful of many things right now, dubbed "pantophobia," though not quite in full panic mode yet.

Inflation data is sending mixed signals, with services inflation still high in the U.S. and China.

Investors are confused on where to find safe haven investments amid global tensions like the Russia-Ukraine war.

The weekend poses risks of further escalation in the Israel-Gaza conflict, driving up oil, gold, and bond prices.

After optimism earlier in the week, markets ended flat to lower on Friday despite solid bank earnings as risks persist.